Nigeria’s non-oil exports reach record $6.1bn, says NEPC
Nigeria’s non-oil exports have reached a new peak, according to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council. Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director and CEO of the NEPC, announced the achievement during her annual progress report and outlook briefing in Abuja. The sector saw significant growth in both value and volume, with increased activity across various value chains. The NEPC highlighted ongoing efforts to further strengthen and formalise the country’s export sector.
What we know
- Nigeria’s non-oil exports hit $6.1bn in 2025, the highest since the NEPC was established nearly 50 years ago.
- The figure marks an 11.5% increase over the $5.4bn recorded in 2024.
- Export volumes also rose, with 8.02 million metric tonnes in 2025 compared to 7.29 million metric tonnes in 2024.
- Nonye Ayeni stated that 281 non-oil products were exported in 2025, reflecting growing product diversity and value addition.
- The NEPC is working with agencies to better capture informal trade and plans to intensify reforms and incentives in 2026.
